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Father Keller Hands Reins to Father Pilarz
The Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. H’15, began his second tenure as president of the University on June 1, and Herbert B. Keller, S.J. H’06, who was serving as interim University president, took over a new role in August: special assistant to the president.
Response to Grand Jury Report, Buildings Renamed
In a letter to the community on Aug. 20, University President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., responded to the release of more than 1,300 pages of grand-jury proceedings detailing sexual abuse by Catholic priests in Pennsylvania.
Royal Scholars Program Created
Over the next five years, a new STEM program will provide scholarships to University students studying science, technology, engineering or math, who have demonstrated academic achievement and a need for financial assistance.
Program Supports Student Summer Internships
The Royal Experience Summer Internship Program provided 11 Scranton students a stipend to support their participation unpaid internships for the summer.
Appointments
Individuals were appointed new positions in various departments at The University of Scranton.
Anti-Semitism, Past and Present
Dr. Mark Cohen presented his views on the past and present state of Muslim-Jewish relations by addressing Islamic views of the Jewish community in the Middle Ages.
Equestrian Team Breaks School Record
This year's equestrian team has made Scranton history, with six members of the team competing in the regional show, the highest number ever.
2018 Graduate Wins Fulbright Scholarship
Lauren Coggins ’18 was awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Mexico, where she will teach English as a Second Language at a university in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas.
Program News
The updates on programs at the University of Scranton.
Yesterday's Warriors, Tomorrow's Leaders
The Veterans Advocacy Committee at Scranton, in cooperation with Student Veterans of America (SVA) in Washington, D.C., hosted the Regional Veterans Education Representative Conference.
University Celebrates Improvement Projects and Welcomes Senator Blake
Pennsylvania State Senator John Blake G’01 and then-Interim President Herbert B. Keller, S.J. celebrate recent pedestrian improvement projects on the University’s Commons and Estate grounds.
Athletics Campus Dedication
Scranton dedicated its new $14 million Rev. Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., Athletics Campus at a ceremony on May 8.
Commencement Speakers Inspire Graduates
Undergraduate and graduate commencement speakers inspire graduates.
Welcome, New Members of the Board of Trustees
The following members of the Board of Trustees began their tenure at the start of the academic year.
One-On-One with Mike Mensah, Ph.D.
Mike Mensah, Ph.D., speaks about his years as dean of KSOM.
Focus on Faculty
Read faculty news highlights from the spring and summer.
Using Literature to Inspire Children
Debra Pellegrino, Ed.D., dean of The Panuska College of Professional Studies, recently gave a lecture titled “Using Children’s Literature to Teach Social Justice” to Northeastern Reading Association members.
Professor Investigates What Grabs Your Attention
Dr. Bryan Burnham researches selective attention.
Professor Talks Herbs and Ancient Greeks
Ileana Szymanski, Ph.D., associate professor of philosophy, recently received a grant to research medicinal plants and spices in ancient Greece.
University News
New Program Gives Students Clinical Experience
Geisinger Gives Stop the Bleed Kits to University
New Major Offered in Business Analytics
Students Awarded Scholarship for 9/11 Essays
Students Make Final Round of National Competition
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Upcoming Events
08/03
08/03/2019 - The Scranton Club of Philadelphia Summer Service Project
08/08
08/08/2019 - Business High School Scholars Reception
08/17
08/17/2019 - Scranton Club of New York Lizards vs. Blaze Lacrosse Game
08/22
08/22/2019 - Scranton Does Pier 13
09/04
09/04/2019 - The Scranton Club of New York: Yankees vs. Rangers Baseball Game
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Alumni Making Headlines
Glynn Lunney H'71, former NASA flight director, looks back on moon landing
Modernizing IT at DHS: a conversation with Dr. John Zangardi
Alumna Nicole Young on Child Hunger
Alumna Nicole Young Returns to Speak on Child Hunger
Up Close and Personal –Amanda Gentile
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Table of Contents
On the Commons
Father Keller Hands Reins to Father Pilarz
Response to Grand Jury Report, Buildings Renamed
Royal Scholars Program Created
Program Supports Student Summer Internships
Appointments
Anti-Semitism, Past and Present
Equestrian Team Breaks School Record
2018 Graduate Wins Fulbright Scholarship
Program News
Yesterday's Warriors, Tomorrow's Leaders
University Celebrates Improvement Projects and Welcomes Senator Blake
Athletics Campus Dedication
Commencement Speakers Inspire Graduates
Welcome, New Members of the Board of Trustees
One-On-One with Mike Mensah, Ph.D.
Focus on Faculty
Using Literature to Inspire Children
Professor Investigates What Grabs Your Attention
Professor Talks Herbs and Ancient Greeks
Features
Joyous Return to Scranton
A Political Bubble, Burst
Alumni Profiles
Deirdre Walsh ’00: Speaking Truth to Power
Michael DeMichele, Ph.D. ’63: A Scranton Legacy
Allison Merlo ’12, G’13: The Importance of Play
Athletics
Baseball Game Opens Quinn Athletics Campus, Home to Seven Intercollegiate Athletic Teams
Baseball Reaches Final of Landmark Championship
Another Winning Season for Men’s Basketball
Lady Royals Reach NCAA Sweet 16
Wrestling Continues Winning Trend
Men’s Lacrosse Reaches Postseason for Eighth Straight Year
McGurrin Brothers Lead Men's Tennis
Byrne Thrives in First Season with Women’s Swimming & Diving
Sophomore Duo Leads Men’s Swimming & Diving
Softball Shatters Records in Historic Season
Trio Leads Women's Lacrosse to Another Strong Season
Women's Tennis Wins Program-Record 19 Matches
Trio Leads Women's Golf Team
Gerace's Discus Golf Highlights Men's Track & Field Season
Boland Wins Landmark Conference Men’s Golf Title
Banas Earns All-American Honors During First Women’s Track & Field Season
Senior Student-Athletes Recognized
Alumni News
A New President
5.06 Weekend
2018 Reunion: Together Again, Where it All Began
Honoring Excellence: The Frank J. O’Hara Alumni Awards
Scranton Legacies: Kelly '88 and Haley '19 Mulroy
Carlesimo Golf Tournament & Award Dinner Honors Mike Strong
Alumni Society Advisory Board Challenge Gift
Class Notes
Marriages
Births
In Memoriam
Web Exclusives
Inauguration: Videos
Inauguration: Photos
Inauguration: Fr. Pilarz's Address
A Talk with Fr. Pilarz, A Podcast
On the Commons Extras
#ScrantonSummer Reflections
How to Have Your Own Dialogue
The DeMichele Era
Photos from Saudi Arabia Alumni Meeting
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